Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Dollarhide #11122 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Early Splits, Late Race Challenges Jennifer Dollarhide demonstrated commendable consistency throughout the first stages of the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Her initial mile split of 8:21 min/mile set a steady pace. Notably, mile 6 witnessed her fastest split at 7:46 min/mile, showcasing her potential for speed amidst an average early pace of approximately 8:30 min/mile up to the 20th mile. Jennifer maintained consistent performance, especially up to mile 22, keeping paces largely below 9:00 min/mile. The later segments presented challenges, as seen in mile 23 with a split time of 19:28. This could indicate fatigue or other issues affecting her pace after mile 22. Final pacing averaged at 9:31 min/mile post-22 miles, slightly affecting her overall finish time of 4:17:30. Focusing on endurance for the latter parts of long races could further improve performance. Her participation as part of the "Boston Buddies" highlights her dedication to the sport and potential for future enhancements.